Comments on: Something more exciting

By: FJK

FJK — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:18:00 +0000

I haven’t tried Gordon’s cup yet, but it reads like something I’d like.Reminds me of a Pimm’s Cup, which if I remember correctly needed a special kind of gin called Pimm’s Cup which I think had a spice and fruit flavoring … I haven’t had it in years, though. This seems much lighter in taste.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:21:00 +0000

We.are.officially.HOOKED.on.these.I may never drink another things again. O sweet, sweet summer.

By: amisha

amisha — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:48:00 +0000

a fellow gin-drinker… hurrah! this sounds like the epitome of summertime refreshment. xo

By: Island Girls

Island Girls — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 21:58:00 +0000

Your blog is great! We are big fans of Tanqueray but sounds like we’ll have to taste test Hendricks. Thanks for the fabulous recipe … can’t wait to try it out.Your blog is great… wait… did we say that already! HMMFH

By: Tamami

Tamami — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:53:00 +0000

hi. my first time posting a comment here. mmm… love gin. And as for your polaroid photography, I absolutely love it. It makes me go get one too…(if i had the money that is!)

By: Molly

Molly — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:37:00 +0000

Good lord. Did I not reply to a single comment last week? I am the worst. I think I fell into a hole or something. And I am not yet sure that I have reemerged. But anyway, a couple of quick replies, because you guys are so good to me:To all who suggested Hendricks, thank you! I really, really need to try that stuff. It's next on my list.Rebekka, that jam recipe works beautifully with strawberries. I've done it many, many times. In place of the berries, just use two pounds of strawberries, and otherwise, follow the directions as written.Joy of Cooking, I'm not sure how I feel about Campari. I've only had it in a Negroni - one of my mother's favorite drinks - and I didn't like that at all. But I should maybe try it on its own, huh? With soda?Camden, that is the loveliest, <>loveliest<> quote! Thank you so much for sharing it with me. And to all who asked about or commented on my Polaroids, thank you! I didn't mean to switch over to Polaroid entirely here; it just sort of happened. Many years ago, my dad gave me his old SX-70, and I pulled it out a couple of months ago to try playing with it, only to find that it was broken. I took it to a camera shop to have it looked at, and instead of having it fixed - too expensive for my blood - I bought a cheapo Polaroid Spectra instead. And I fell head-over-heels in love. (I also bought a Pentax K1000 film camera, which I have been loving too. Hopefully I'll be posting some photos from it here soon.) I absolutely adore the look of film and the way it captures light and color. And I love the element of chance that comes with it, too - that feeling of anticipation as I wait to see if my shot turned out. I have hardly touched my digital camera since I started using film! The poor thing looks kind of lonely. I have no doubt that I'll get back to using it, but as long as my supply of Polaroid film holds out, that's what I'll reach for first.

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:17:00 +0000

I tried this drink as well when I saw it in BA; it’s so refreshing!

By: msb

msb — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:02:00 +0000

I usually stick with mint julep when the temp. goes into the triple digits and stays there (for three months here in Tucson), but this sounds like a good way to branch out!Your photography is beautiful… would you mind sharing why you switched to polaroids?

By: Camden

Camden — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:24:00 +0000

Dear Molly,I'm absolutely over the moon in love, head-over-heels you might say, with your blog; you bring simple food to life with your well-chosen words and elegant pictures. One of my favorite posts, or series of posts, was describing your wedding, and I have to say that I wish you and Brandon all the best in your life together. I was reading from the gathered works of M.F.K. Fisher and in one of her short stories she cited this quote from Richardson Wright that I knew I should share with you from the moment I read it, and so here goes: "I am convinced that a man and wife with congenial appetites and a knowledge of foods and cooking have the basis for lasting happiness".I hope you get the chance to read this. May your love of food and love of love always bring you happiness.

By: The Jew & The Carrot

The Jew & The Carrot — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:33:00 +0000

Since the weather got warm here in Brooklyn, I’ve been craving shmushed watermelon and vodka (and even indulged once at a local bar!) – but this sounds even more refreshing.